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August 9, 2022
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Merit Medical Launches SafeGuard Focus Cool™ Compression Device

Modern design advances patient care by combining hemostasis with innovative cooling capability

August 8, 2022
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Data Results Published in American Journal of Managed Care demonstrate adoption and clinical utility of KidneyIntelXTM with Primary Care Physicians

98% of 401 Primary Care Physicians confirmed KidneyIntelX has value as a risk decision tool in their adult patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease stages 1-3b.

August 8, 2022
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Soft Cell Labs announces new Urinary Tract Infection Test

Soft Cell Labs announces new Urinary Tract Infection Test

August 4, 2022
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ELITechGroup and InfanDx AG to Collaborate on the Development and Manufacturing of HypoxE® Neonatal Care Test for Clinical Laboratories

ELITechGroup to provide contract development and manufacturing services for HypoxE® IVD Tests designed for Selectra Pro family of clinical chemistry analyzers

August 4, 2022
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bioMérieux receives FDA Clearance for NEPHROCHECK® test on VIDAS®

bioMérieux receives FDA Clearance for NEPHROCHECK® test on VIDAS®

August 4, 2022
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3M Announces Plans to Create Long Term Value Through Spin-Off of Health Care Business

New 3M will remain a leading global material science innovator serving diverse end markets, with science and technology, manufacturing, global capabilities, and iconic brands

August 3, 2022
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Tillis and Leahy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Patent Quality

Tillis and Leahy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Patent Quality

July 28, 2022
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Senate Democrats Push Drug Pricing, Tax, Climate Package

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W. Va.) on Wednesday said he had signed off on a revised “Build Back Better” plan, renamed the “Inflation Reduction Act of 2022,” which includes sweeping drug price controls along with tax increases and billions for climate and energy spending. The bill’s drug pricing provisions would allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices […]

July 28, 2022
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UTMD Reports Financial Performance for Second Calendar Quarter and First Half 2022

UTMD achieved second calendar quarter (2Q) and first half (1H) 2022 financial results better than those anticipated in its beginning of year projections.

July 28, 2022
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Sumitomo Pharma Oncology Receives Orphan Drug Designation for DSP-0390, an Investigational Emopamil-binding Protein (EBP) Inhibitor for the Treatment of Brain Cancer

Sumitomo Pharma Oncology recently announced the U.S. FDA granted Orphan Drug Designation for DSP-0390, an investigational emopamil-binding protein (EBP) inhibitor for the treatment of brain cancer. 

July 28, 2022
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Forbes Magazine Recognizes ARUP Among Nation’s Best Employers for Women

ARUP Laboratories’ ongoing commitment to provide an environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees has earned the company recognition as one of Forbes magazine’s Best Employers for Women 2022. The Forbes ranking, first published online on Tuesday, July 26, places ARUP 236th on a list of 300 companies nationwide. Winners were chosen based […]

July 28, 2022
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Published UCLA and Spectrum Saliva Liquid Biopsy Research Highlights Signal Amplifying Ability and Clear Detection of Cancer Biomarkers

Spectrum Solutions announced the publishing of findings from their research collaboration with the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) and Dr. David Wong, UCLA School of Dentistry.

July 28, 2022
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Clene’s ALS Drug Increases Survival by 70% in Mid-stage Study

Shares of Clene, Inc. surged Thursday after the company released “golden” data from an interim analysis of a Phase II study.

July 28, 2022
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Merit Medical Launches Smallest and Shortest Configuration of Elation® Pulmonary Balloon Dilator to Help Meet Critical Patient Need

Only balloon configuration specifically designed to dilate small airways, providing minimally invasive treatment to patients with lung obstructions

July 27, 2022
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Co-Diagnostics, Inc. to Announce Expansion of OEM Agreement with Bio Molecular Systems at AACC

Co-Diagnostics announced that it will be disclosing the global expansion of its OEM agreement with Bio Molecular Systems (BMS) at the Company’s customer and distributor update today at AACC.

July 25, 2022
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ARUP’s New Monkeypox Test Can Be Performed on More Specimen Types on High-Throughput Instruments

SALT LAKE CITY, July 25, 2022 — ARUP Laboratories today announced that it has begun in-house testing for monkeypox. The Orthopoxvirus (includes monkeypox virus) by PCR test (test code 3005716) is a real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test to detect the DNA of orthopoxviruses, including monkeypox. ARUP’s test is similar to the CDC assay that […]

July 21, 2022
Industry News
BD Completes Acquisition of Parata Systems

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX) today announced it has completed the acquisition of Parata Systems. Parata advances BD’s transformative solutions strategy by providing a portfolio of innovative pharmacy automation solutions that power a growing network of pharmacies to reduce costs, enhance patient safety and improve the patient experience for retail, hospital and long-term care […]

July 21, 2022
Policy News
BioUtah Joins State BIOs in Opposing Drug Price Controls

Senate Democrats are inching closer to a vote on a revived “Build Back Better” package, largely focused on drug pricing. The package would give Medicare the authority to negotiate drug prices and impose inflation rebates. The negotiation process, in practice, would function more like government price controls since drug manufacturers deemed non-compliant with the requirements […]

July 21, 2022
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Nexus Spine Announces Launch of Stable-C™ Cervical Interbody System with Integrated Fixation

Launch represents the company’s eighth commercial release within its line of Tranquil™ interbody fusion implants

July 14, 2022
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Nomi Health Opens Infant and Pediatric COVID Vaccine Location

OREM, Utah–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nomi Health, a direct healthcare company dedicated to improving access and lowering costs in the healthcare system, today opened their first location for infant and pediatric COVID vaccine services at West Valley City Centennial Park. To ensure the safest and most positive experience, each Nomi Health employee on site has completed extensive pediatric […]

July 14, 2022
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Nomi Health Acquires Everyone Health, Sano Surgery

As Americans continue to pay more for needed medical treatments and with care costs outpacing the rate of inflation, Nomi Health — the direct healthcare company making it easier than ever to access the highest quality affordable care across the U.S.— today announced two acquisitions to bolster its support of buyers of care and their […]

July 12, 2022
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Co-Diagnostics, Inc. Announces Shipment of Monkeypox Virus Test

Co-Diagnostics announced that it has shipped testing reagents for monkeypox virus currently exhibiting a multi-country outbreak to one of its international distributors.

July 12, 2022
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Biomerics Launches Interventional Medical Plastics Division with Acquisition of Dependable Plastics

Biomerics announced the acquisition of Dependable Plastics and creation of a new division — Biomerics Interventional Medical Plastics (IMP) Division.

July 7, 2022
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Senate Democrats Renew Plan for Drug Price Controls

Senate Democrats have renewed a push for drug pricing reforms, releasing on Wednesday proposed legislation along with a bill summary.